What If I Told Tomori-san, The Girl Who's Cold Only Towards Me, That I Knew Her Secret Account? - V2 Chapter 2.1

The Hidden Side of Everyone’s Admiration 1

“Ugh!”

During the lunch break on the next day,

While walking down the hallway leading to the Student Council room, Chifuyu came from ahead and let out an irritated voice.

“Why is Kagisaka here?”

“I have something to do in the Student Council room.”

“Hmm. Did you stop ignoring me?”

She glared at me, the silver-haired gal who I never bothered to talk to before.

Well, it’s not like I ignored her willingly.

If I didn’t act that way, my true identity might be exposed to Chifuyu.

My online otaku friend—— As Senpai and Kouhai-chan.

That’s the other relationship between Kimitaka Kagisaka and Kazami Chifuyu.

However, Chifuyu hasn’t realized that I am Senpai.

“Well, it’s too late to start talking now. Unlike Azusa, I’ll never be friends with you.”

“That’s a pity.”

“…Muu. You seem unfazed by that. So even if you can’t be friends with me, you don’t care?”

“It’s not like that.”

Well, I understand why she doesn’t want to become friends with me.

In the DM from last night, between otaku talks:

『Senpai~! Listen to this~!』”

『 What’s up?』

『Remember when we talked before? I told you about the guy my childhood friend has a crush on.』

『Yes, why?』

『Well, that guy and Azusa finally became friends. Lately, they’ve been spending a lot of time together, even doing class committee work together. As a result, the time Azusa and I spend together has decreased…』

『Are you feeling lonely?』

『Wow, you hit the nail on the head! I want to support Azusa’s love as her best friend, but it’s still too lonely!』

She must be feeling a complex mix of emotions about her best friend and me becoming close.

(I thought about avoiding Chifuyu in real life as I have done in the past…)

Spending more time with Tomori has led to more encounters with her best friend, Chifuyu.

However, if I keep refusing to talk, it might raise unnecessary suspicions, like ‘Isn’t Senpai actually Kimitaka Kagisaka?’

“By the way…”

As I was lost in thought, Chifuyu asked, changing the topic.

“Are you going to dance with Azusa at the prom?”

“I haven’t made any promises like that.”

I added in my mind, ‘at least for now.’

The prom is an event Tomori mentioned on her secret account before.

It’s a party organized by the academy for second-year students of Aisu after the graduation ceremony.

“It’s quite unusual, isn’t it? The prom is an event usually seen in overseas high schools.”

“Yeah. You often see it in American TV shows.”

It’s relatively popular in countries like America, and there, it’s usually held for third-year students before their graduation.

But at Aisu, it takes place at the end of the first semester for second-year students.

“The prom might not mean much to an external exam student like you, but it’s a coveted event for Aisu students.”

“Is it true that only second-year students can participate?”

“Generally, yes. However, all student council members can attend the prom under the pretext of supervision, regardless of their grade.”

“I see.”

The venue is the gymnasium, lavishly decorated for just one night.

It’s customary for participants to dress up in rented dresses or tuxedos.

“In foreign proms, there’s a rule about choosing a partner and inviting them to dance before the event. What about Aisu’s prom?”

“It’s not mandatory to dance with someone.”

“Oh, really?”

“Just attending the party, engaging in conversation, and enjoying the meal is perfectly fine. However, Aisu is a highly prestigious school, and there are many students from upper-class backgrounds. Some of them already have experience in ballroom dancing.”

“But there must also be students without any dance experience, right?”

“Don’t worry. Every year, the student council holds dance practice sessions.”

“Ah, I remember hearing about that.”

Tomori mentioned it before. And perhaps, she intends to ask me to dance.

(Ballroom dancing, huh?)

Back when I was at home, I used to attend such parties frequently, and it was kind of drilled into me as part of my education.

So, I can dance to some extent…

“I can understand why everyone would want to dance. There are superstitions surrounding the prom.”

“Superstitions? What’s that?”

“Wow, you seriously don’t know!? Even though you’re a student at Aisu!? Normally, someone would have told you!”

“Unfortunately, I didn’t have any friends until recently…”

“You’re such an information-illiterate loner! Anyway, look forward to that day. I was just called to the student council room, and guess what? I’ll be playing the piano at the prom.”

“Huh… Really?”

“Why are you so surprised?”

It’s not surprising at all, as I know as Senpai.

Chifuyu may have a gal-like appearance, but she comes from a musical family and is one of the top piano players in the country.

Winning competitions used to be a regular thing for her.

However, this girl is——

“I didn’t expect Kazami to be able to play the piano.”

I tried to cover up my thoughts from being read.

Then Chifuyu frowned, seemingly displeased.

“Don’t act unimpressed with my performance, okay? I might have been slacking off on practice lately, but I’ll be well-prepared for the prom. I don’t have anyone I want to dance with, so I’ll focus on the piano.”

“Kazami must have plenty of suitors, though.”

Her appearance is considered the cutest in the grade. While not at Tomori’s level, she could easily have received multiple confessions.

“Of course, I was asked by a few people, but I turned them all down. Because…”

Her voice trailed off.

Chifuyu’s silver hair sways. She wore a melancholic expression and said,

“…The person I truly want to dance with isn’t here at this school.”

“…..”

“Sigh, why isn’t Senpai one of our students?”

“For now, I get it that you have someone you like outside the school.”

“…Sympathy? I’m sorry. Even if you suddenly act kind, I won’t dance with you. Because I just said it… I-I like Senpai!”

“…okay.”

“I love you from the bottom of my heart! Senpai is way cooler than Kagisaka!”

“I-I see”

“He’s my ideal man! Wild, smart, kind, and he cares so much about me!”

“…Is there really someone like that?”

“What!? Why are you so skeptical?”

Being praised like this makes it hard to believe it’s about me.

I do care about Kouhai-chan, but the things she said about me… I can’t believe they’re true.

“Hmph. As expected of an introvert, someone like you can just stay lonely at the prom. Don’t worry; my performance will cheer you up.”

“You’ll play something for me?”

“How about Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8? ‘Pathetique,’ doesn’t it suit you?” (Grande Sonate pathétique)

With a farewell, Chifuyu walked down the hallway, and I couldn’t help but smile wryly.

Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8, titled “Pathetique.”

It’s the perfect piece to give to a loner as a present.

(Well, the possibility of being alone on the day is quite high.)

If, by any chance, I end up dancing with someone, it would probably be Tomori.

“——No.”

Are there any other candidates?